Assistant Safety Manager

Job Description Job Description Assistant Safety Manager
Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.
Pay Rate & Schedule
$22 to $25 per hour, depending on experience
Monday through Friday
6:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch
Overtime or work beyond scheduled hours must be approved in advance
Position Summary
Tidewater Staffing, Inc. is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Assistant Safety Manager to support and maintain our comprehensive Safety and Health Program. This role plays a key part in helping ensure regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risk, and promoting a culture of safety for associates working in shipyard, industrial, and warehouse environments.
The Assistant Safety Manager works as part of the Safety Team and regularly collaborates with clients, associates, and management to help maintain safe job sites and strong communication across operations.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management & Compliance
Assist with annual reviews and updates of the Safety and Health Program to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, Fire Codes, and industry best practices
Help evaluate safety performance against established goals and objectives
Support systems that allow associates to report unsafe conditions or practices without retaliation
Assist with maintaining accurate safety documentation and records
Inspections & Investigations
Conduct safety inspections to identify and correct unsafe conditions or health hazards
Perform Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs), site inspections, and post-incident investigations
Investigate workplace accidents and incidents promptly to help determine root causes and prevent recurrence
Participate in weekly Safety Team meetings to review incidents, investigations, and safety findings
Host Employer & Client Coordination
Work closely with host employers and clients to help ensure associates are properly trained and working in safe environments
Communicate potential safety concerns to clients and verify compliance with OSHA standards
Help maintain communication between clients and the Safety Team
Training & Safety Enforcement
Assist with employee safety training and orientation
Help ensure associates are provided proper PPE and understand its correct use and care
Support enforcement of company safety policies and procedures
Promote a strong safety-first culture across all job sites
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Reliable transportation with the ability to travel on short notice
Strong attendance and punctuality
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and customer service skills
Consistent transportation and willingness to travel to local job sites
Ability to gain access to local shipyards and warehouses
Comfortable working on-site in shipyard and warehouse environments
Typing speed of 35 WPM or better
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual abilities are a plus
Military experience preferred
Shipyard or industrial safety experience preferred
Why Tidewater Staffing?
Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing has supported the Hampton Roads community by connecting dependable workers with opportunities in shipyard, industrial, and warehouse environments. We value safety, teamwork, accountability, and doing the right thing every day.
Company Description Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.” Company Description Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.”